1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tracer | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
